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EO53 UFV

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,095 mi
Last recorded77,095 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 UFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 77,095 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 77,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,205 miles

nearside front floor pan coroded

nearside outer sill holed /corroded

play in both front top suspension mountings

rear exhaust box slight blow

Fail 2 Apr 2015 74,207 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside front floor pan coroded

nearside outer sill holed /corroded

play in both front top suspension mountings

rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 2 May 2014 71,515 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside outer sill is corroded & thin

Fail 1 May 2014 71,515 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside outer sill is corroded & thin

Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,093 miles

nearside outer sill is corroded

nearside top mount has movement

ofdside front tyre is worn onthe inner edge

ofside front top mount has movement

spare tyre is flat

steering rack is wet

Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,349 miles

near side front top mount has movement

spare tyre is flat

Pass 4 Nov 2010 54,924 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs req.attn.soon.

Fail 4 Nov 2010 54,924 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs req.attn.soon.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 49,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel flap aperture rusting

Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel flap aperture rusting

Pass 30 Oct 2008 40,736 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

spare wheel missing

Fail 30 Oct 2008 40,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

spare wheel missing

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,504 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

small cut n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,433 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EO53 UFV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO53 UFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO53 UFV registered?

EO53 UFV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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